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11 Nov

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ssrn-5660050Download Posted on: November 2025By: Prof. Dr. Igor Calzada, MBA, FeRSADOI: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5660050 Co-author: Itziar Eizaguirre (Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa)Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Agentic AI (ICA 2025), Wuhan, China, 5–7 December 2025 Overview The Basque Country is emerging as a laboratory for anticipatory AI governance, where innovation...

04 Nov

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On 30–31 October 2025, Prof. Igor Calzada participated in the 2nd International Conference on Digital Sovereignty (ICDS 2025), held at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Oslo, Norway. Acting both as session chair and presenter of two papers, Calzada contributed to a high-level dialogue...

04 Nov

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On 27 October 2025, Prof. Igor Calzada delivered an invited talk at the Global Innovation Coop Summit (GICS) 2025, held in Torres Vedras, Portugal, within Workshop 2.3 dedicated to “Building a Global Cooperative Network in the Age of AI.” His presentation, titled: “Building a Global Cooperative...

13 Oct

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Igor Calzada, with European colleagues, has recently co-edited the volume Multidisciplinary Movements in AI and Generative AI: Shaping Technology for Society, Business, and Education, published by Edward Elgar. The book, also discussed in ElgarBlog, brings together contributions that bridge artificial intelligence, economics, governance, and education...

12 Oct

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Accepted Paper in Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy Title: Generative AI and the Urban AI Policy Challenges Ahead: Trustworthy for Whom?Journal: Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy (Impact Factor: 2.6; CiteScore: 5.0)DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/TG-08-2025-0240Accepted on: 12 October 2025License: CC BY-NC 4.0 This article examines the socio-technical, economic,...

11 Oct

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🌐 Call for Abstracts: AAG 2026 Annual Meeting – San Francisco, California Session: Anticipatory AI Governance in Public Administrations Worldwide: Digital Inclusion, Territorial Innovation, and Datafied Democracies📅 Deadline: October 25, 2025📍 Event: AAG Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA (17–21 March 2026)🔗 AAG2026 Organizers & Chairs: Prof. Igor Calzada,...

29 Sep

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On 24 September 2025, Professor Igor Calzada contributed to the Cross-Party Group on Cooperatives and Mutuals at the Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament in Cardiff. Senedd10 This intervention followed a productive morning at Cardiff University’s Social Science Research Park (SPARK/SBARC), where he worked with colleagues from WISERD and...

04 Sep

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Prof. Dr. Igor Calzada, in collaboration with co-author Itziar Eizaguirre, has published an open-access editorial in the Springer Nature journal Discover Cities. The article, titled“Digital inclusion and Urban AI: strategic roadmapping and policy challenges”, marks a critical reflection on the evolving role of artificial intelligence...

28 Jul

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Prof. Dr. Igor Calzada has contributed a chapter to the newly released Springer Nature volume Research and Innovation Forum 2024, edited by Anna Visvizi, Vincenzo Corvello, and Orlando Troisi. The chapter, titled "From Data-opolies to Decentralization? The AI Disruption Amid the Web3 Promiseland at Stake...

27 Jul

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Prof. Igor Calzada has been officially appointed by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) as a Management Committee (MC) Member representing Spain in the newly launched COST Action under the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) programme. This pan-European research network focuses on...

27 Jul

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Prof. Igor Calzada has been appointed as a Distinguished Senior Academic Fellow at the Future Government Institute, a global think-and-do tank dedicated to transforming public governance in the digital age. The Future Government Institute operates across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, and the United...

27 Jul

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Since January 2021, Prof. Igor Calzada has been actively contributing to the strategic and academic formalisation of research on the Basque Diaspora, in close collaboration with the Presidency – General Secretariat for External Action of the Basque Government. His work has involved both policy-oriented research...

27 Jul

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Prof. Igor Calzada has successfully concluded the AI4SI (Artificial Intelligence for Social Innovation) project, a competitive research initiative funded by the Etorkizuna Eraikiz programme of the Strategy Department of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa (DFG). Over the course of the project, Prof. Calzada led a multidisciplinary...

27 Jul

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Prof Calzada directed the international UIK 2025 Summer School titled ‘Digital Inclusion & Generative Artificial Intelligence,’ held on July 15–16 at the Miramar Palace in Donostia/San Sebastián. The event was organized in collaboration with the Presidency Department of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa. 📍Gipuzkoa as a...

27 Jul

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He contributed to the report on ‘Data Cooperatives’ developed during a high-level workshop held on April 1–2 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He was invited by the Liberty Project, the Decentralization Research Centre, and Stanford University to join a select group of international experts...

27 Jul

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In coordination with Professors Marisol Esteban and Beatriz Plaza, he has been involved in undergraduate teaching on Urban Economics, a subject within the field of Applied Economics in the Department of Public Policy and Economic History. The course not only introduces students to the foundational...

27 Jul

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Successfully culminating after being selected by the European Commission, the Horizon Europe ENFIELD Lighthouse project “Trustworthy AI” was led as Principal Investigator (PI) by coordinating a transdisciplinary team from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) alongside Nottingham University and NTNU. As a result, he...

01 Mar

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Professor Igor Calzada is pleased to announce that his latest research article, "Trustworthy AI for Whom? GenAI Detection Techniques of Trust Through Decentralized Web3 Ecosystems," co-authored with BME scholars, has been accepted for publication in Big Data and Cognitive Computing (BDCC, ISSN 2504-2289; Impact Factor...

26 Feb

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Summary of 'Libertarian Decentralised Web3 Map: In Search of a Post-Westphalian Territory' The European University Institute (EUI) Global Governance Programme recently published an article by Prof Calzada since his Fulbright Award in California in August 2022 by examining how Web3 technologies and decentralised governance initiatives challenge...

19 Feb

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Navarra, Reyno Foral, Territory in the Age of Algorithms: A Keynote at the Parliament of Navarra On Friday, 21st February 2025, Prof Calzada had the honor of delivering a keynote at the Parliament of Navarra as part of the study committee for the revision of the...

08 Feb

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Prof. Igor Calzada, presented physically in Budapest, was set to chair a pivotal workshop in Budapest on 14th February 2025, titled "Trustworthy AI for Whom? Roadmapping Generative AI Policy Challenges Ahead", as part of the ENFIELD project. The event convened leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners...

05 Feb

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🚀 Bringing Global #AI-Driven #SmartCity Lessons to #Local #Communities? 🌍🏡This week, while lecturing #GlobalDigitalHumanities #students in the #DigitalRights & #DigitalCitizenship module at Mondragon Unibertsitatea #Humanities #Faculty belonging to MONDRAGON Corporation, a fascinating #ActionResearch task emerged.After examining international best-in-class examples of #AI deployment in #SmartCities, including...

04 Feb

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AI for Smart Cities: Decentralized AI Governance and Societies for the Future On 4 February 2025, Prof. Igor Calzada, MBA, FeRSA participated as an expert panelist in a high-level strategic roundtable on AI for Smart Cities, hosted by Oxford Analytica and attended by senior officials of...

03 Feb

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Call for Papers: Special Issue on Generative AI & Urban AI Policy 🔍 Generative AI and the Urban AI Policy Challenges Ahead: Trustworthy AI for Whom? Professor Igor Calzada, MBA, FeRSA, is the Guest Editor of a Special Issue of Transforming Government: People, Process, and Policy (TGPPP),...

23 Jan

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Prof. Igor Calzada is pleased to share his contribution to the preliminary policy report titled "How Can Data Cooperatives Help Build a Fair Data Economy?" This effort reflects a critical intersection of his academic expertise and ongoing research on Data Cooperatives, addressing the pressing need...

20 Jan

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming societies, economies, and governance structures worldwide. While many nations struggle to balance innovation with ethical and inclusive development, India has emerged as a leading example of leveraging AI through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Commons. In December 2024, Prof...

31 Oct

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Prof Dr Igor Calzada is deeply grateful to the SGH Warsaw School of Economics (#SGH) for inviting him as #InvitedProfessor next week. This opportunity to engage with such a distinguished academic community is both an honor and a privilege. During his stay at SGH, he...

31 Oct

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Invited Speaker Reflections from Budapest: WIRE2024 & BME Seminar This November, I had the privilege of contributing to two significant events in Budapest, Hungary, exploring the intersection of emerging technologies, regional innovation, and societal challenges. These engagements highlighted how trustworthy AI and decentralized technologies can serve...

31 Oct

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Prof Igor Calzada evaluates highly-profiled ongoing Horizon Europe projects by providing constructive scientific advise in topics related to AI, digital transformations, Web3, blockchain, DAOs, data cooperatives, and social innovation, among many other public policy challenges. Here with a consortium of a funded project after the...

18 Sep

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From May to October 2024, I had the honor of being a selected resident at the SOAM Network Sovereignties Residence Programme, held at Ammersee, Germany. The programme focuses on the emerging framework of network sovereignties. This concept, explored under the ERC Consolidator BlockchainGov project led...

13 Sep

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On 13 September 2024, I had the opportunity to present my research on Trustworthy AI at a workshop held in Eindhoven, Netherlands, under the auspices of the Enfield EU project. The workshop brought together scholars and practitioners to address one of the most pressing challenges...

06 Sep

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On 4-6 September 2024, I had the honor of presenting my research titled Data-In-Flux: Conceptual and Methodological Challenges in the Study of Data On Move at the Data Power Conference in Graz (Austria) and Bangalore (India). The panel, organized by Anu Masso, provided a stimulating...

03 Sep

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On 2-3 September 2024, I had the honor of directing the Summer Course AI for Social Innovation (AI4SI) in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain. This unique event brought together participants from diverse backgrounds to discuss the transformative potential of AI in fostering social innovation. The course explored...

30 Aug

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I recently had the opportunity to present my latest paper at the RGS-IBG (Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers) Annual Meeting, as part of the Panel on Digital Territories, held in London from August 27-30. The presentation, titled "PostWestphalian Datafied Network States",...

03 Jul

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On 3-4 July 2024, I had the honor of presenting my paper titled "Digital Foundational Economy: AI, Data Democracy, and Social Innovation" at the WISERD Annual Conference, hosted by South Wales University in Cardiff. This exciting event provided an opportunity to engage with scholars and...

02 Jul

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On 2 July 2024, I had the honor of presenting my paper titled "Bridging Public Spheres in Wales and the Basque Country" at the Creating Public Spheres Conference, hosted by Cardiff University at Aberdare Hall. This exciting event, which I was kindly invited to by...

27 Jun

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From July 17-27, 2023, I had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the Research Workshop and Public Conference in Healdsburg, California, titled "Exploring Coordi-Nations and New Network Sovereignties". This event was a deep dive into how network sovereignties—decentralized systems of governance—are reshaping the landscape...

06 Jun

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I was honored to present my paper on "Equitable Tech: Navigating AI, Blockchain, and Data Sovereignty" at the 2024 Equitable Tech Summit, held at the National Press Club in Washington DC on June 6, 2024. The summit, organized by the Decentralization Research Center (DRC), under...

24 May

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On May 24, 2024, I had the honor of presenting my paper "What is an Algorithmic Nation? Sovereignties Under Scrutiny" at the 4th International Conference on Nationalism, held in Bilbao and organized by the Subiranotasuna Europako Herrietan Masterra (UPV/EHU). The event gathered scholars and researchers...

09 Apr

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I had the pleasure of presenting my research titled "Democratic Erosion of Data-Opolies Amid Web3 and AI Realms" at the Research & Innovation Forum (Rii Forum) 2024, which took place in Ravello, Italy from April 10-12. The event, chaired by Dr. Anna Visvizi from SGH...

01 Jan

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This past week #Eraldaroa VIII World #Congress of Basque Communities was held by #BasqueGovernment, Presidency, External Affairs’ General Secretary, in #Donostia gathering delegations from #Argentina #USA #Uruguay #Venezuela #Germany #Australia #Belgium #Brazil #Canada #Chile #Colombia #Cuba #France #Japan #Mexico #Paraguay #Peru 20th Dec, I presented...

01 Jan

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Thank to the grant funding achieved this year by the Learned Society of Wales to undertake '#Welsh & #Basque Cooperation' #ActionResearch project, this week I presented several preliminary findings and insights about it at Mondragon Unibertsitatea in #Bilbao. Against the backdrop of the #MoU signed between...

11 Sep

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Dr Calzada delivered an invited seminar with different scholars from Social Science: Economy, Finance, Corporate Governance, Sociology, Demography, and Marketing, among others. 0-PROGRAMA-SEMINARIO-IGOR-CALZADA_11-SEPTIEMBREDownload ...

06 Sep

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Towards an Algorithmic Nation? Dilemmas Around Synthetic Citizenship in Northern Ireland paper delivered at The Synthetic City: Potentials, Politics, and Everyday Life, Dublin (Ireland), 6-7 Sept. Programme_abstracts_finalDownload Programme_bios_finalDownload The paper reproduced the article published in the journal Citizenship Studies, particularly in the Special Issue Volume 27, 2023 -...

31 Aug

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Dr Calzada participated in an invited speaker capacity at Stanford University, The Science of Blockchain Conference 2023 (SBC23)/ Stanford DAO Workshop, in Palo Alto, California, on 31st August 2023 after spending a whole week conducting fieldwork action research. Agenda-for-2023-Stanford-DAO-WorkshopDownload Agenda-for-2023-Stanford-DAO-Workshop-1Download Dr-Igor-Calzada-MBA-is-a-Principal-Investigator-and-Fulbright-Scholar-at-Ikerbasque-University-of-th-1Download T20_PB_TF2_201_DigitalTransformationDownload ...